Description
Looking for a crowd-pleasing, cozy dessert that screams fall? These *Easy Apple Crisp Mini Cheesecakes* are the perfect blend of creamy cheesecake, spiced apple topping, and buttery streusel—topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle. Baked in muffin tins, they’re portable, shareable, and incredibly satisfying. Whether you need quick breakfast treats, easy dessert ideas, or fall-themed food ideas, this easy recipe will be your new go-to for potlucks, holidays, or make-ahead sweet snacks. This is the ultimate combination of comfort and elegance—all in one bite.
Ingredients
12 graham crackers, crushed
5 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
2 medium apples, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon butter (for apple topping)
2 tablespoons brown sugar (for apple topping)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar (for streusel)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for streusel)
3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed (for streusel)
Whipped cream, for garnish
Caramel sauce, for drizzle
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners. Lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Mix crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until combined. Press about 1 tablespoon into each liner and bake for 5-6 minutes. Cool.
3. Beat softened cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, vanilla, and egg. Mix until creamy and combined.
4. In a skillet, sauté diced apples with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for 5-7 minutes. Let cool slightly.
5. For streusel, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
6. Spoon cheesecake filling over crusts, about 3/4 full. Add apple mixture on top, followed by streusel.
7. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until centers are set. Cool in pan for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
8. Before serving, top with whipped cream and drizzle with caramel sauce. Serve chilled.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother, lump-free batter.
Let the apple topping cool before assembling to prevent melting the cheesecake layer.
For extra crunch, stir chopped pecans or oats into the streusel topping.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: mini cheesecake, apple crisp, fall dessert, individual dessert, easy recipe